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Disney exec paid equivalent of $3.4 million a month for brief 3-month stint

Morrell left Disney after a tumultuous few months at the company that saw it embroiled in a row over the Florida's so-called "don't say gay" bill.

Fortune · Jan 24, 2023

Disney’s $5,000-per-package Star Wars-themed hotel is slashing prices as Iger navigates his latest headache

The Galactic Starcruiser is struggling to live up to expectations less than a year after launching.

Fortune · Jan 23, 2023

Michael Hiltzik: A cowardly NHL bows down to a bullying DeSantis

Most children, probably by the age of 10, have learned the lesson that the worst way to placate bullies is to give them what they want.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 20, 2023

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Here's what Disney's ousted CEO will receive for severance

Compare that to his 2021 salary of $32.5 million.

Fortune · Jan 18, 2023

Disney blasts activist shareholder campaign. Marvel chair played a role in board fight

The Walt Disney Co. has come out swinging against activist shareholder Nelson Peltz's campaign to join the company's board of directors, saying the billionaire lacks a basic understanding of Disney's business and has offered no strategic ideas.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 17, 2023

Democrats push back against the ESG pushback

In response to House Republicans’ plans to use their new majority to investigate the ESG movement, three Democratic senators penned an op-ed accusing their GOP colleagues of overstepping. The three senators—Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)—also accused Republicans who oppose ESG of being anti-capitalist:

Ballotpedia · Jan 17, 2023

The fight for Disney: Magic Kingdom prepares for battle with Nelson Peltz

Corporate drama pits chief executive Bob Iger against the veteran activist

Financial Times · Jan 12, 2023

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What leaders can learn from Kevin McCarthy's House speaker bid about C-suite alignment

Kevin McCarthy's plagued House speaker bid offers leadership takeaways for CEOs.

Fortune · Jan 10, 2023

Its No Longer A Small World: Disney CEO Bob Iger Terminates COVID-19 Era Work From Home Policy

Disney CEO Bob Iger Terminates COVID-19 Era Work From Home

Zenger · Jan 10, 2023

Bob Iger orders Disney employees back to the office four days a week

The work-from-home era is over at Walt Disney Co.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 9, 2023

Is Disney Stock Now a Buy Following Robert Iger’s Return as CEO?

Last month, Walt Disney (DIS) announced the return of Robert A. Iger as CEO, replacing Bob Chapek. This lifted investor sentiment surrounding the stock. However, does that mean the stock is a buy now? Read on to find out….

StockNews.com · Dec 13, 2022

The ad-supported Disney+ tier is here. Here's what to know

Baby Yoda, Willow and She-Hulk are officially in the advertising business.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 8, 2022

Kareem Daniel and the rise and fall of the Disney executive who helped define the Bob Chapek era

For more than a decade, Kareem Daniel faithfully followed the Walt Disney Co. script for success.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 5, 2022

Key Florida lawmaker says DeSantis won’t back down on Disney. But signs point to truce

MIAMI — The sponsor of the bill to repeal Walt Disney World’s special taxing district denied reports that legislators are planning to “reverse course” and suggested that while a compromise is possible, it could still dramatically dismember the special privileges the company has held for 55 years.

Miami Herald · Dec 2, 2022

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Reason · Dec 2, 2022

Is Florida Giving Up Its Fight Against 'Woke' Disney?

Lawmakers are reportedly planning to undo legislation that would have revoked Disney's special tax and governance status.

Fortune · Dec 2, 2022

Disney could regain political power of the land surrounding its Florida theme parks

Move comes seven-plus months after legislature voted to dissolve special tax district.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 1, 2022

Disney workers rally for better pay as unions bargain new contract

If it weren’t for the assistance of their parents, Disney World worker Amethyst Bennett said she and her husband, a Universal employee, would be unable to afford formula and diapers for their 9-month-old daughter despite both working full-time.

Fortune · Nov 30, 2022

A tale of two Bobs: Iger returns to fix the Mickey Mouse flubs that damaged Disney’s iconic brand

Expiring copyrights, declining revenue, and political tensions. Bob Iger is coming back to save his baby–but he faces a litany of challenges.

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Fortune · Nov 29, 2022

Bob Iger quotes Hamilton as he paves the way for job cuts and Disney+ price hikes

“We have to start chasing profitability,” the returning Disney CEO said.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 28, 2022

Iger says he won't sell Disney to Apple in his first town hall after CEO shake-up

Walt Disney Co.'s returning Chief Executive Bob Iger threw cold water on the idea of selling the company to Apple — or acquiring other major companies — during his highly anticipated Monday town hall for employees, according to attendees who were not authorized to comment.

The Guardian - US · Nov 28, 2022

‘There is a lot to do’: Bob Iger outlines vision for Disney as he returns as CEO

Priorities will be creativity and profitability, a shift from a costly streaming services growth strategy pursued by predecessor

Fortune · Nov 24, 2022

Bob Iger was on a $10m consultancy deal with Disney before his return

Before his return to Disney, Bob Iger reportedly had a $10 million deal to advise his successor Bob Chapek, despite the two executives barely speaking.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 23, 2022

Bob Iger's tallest order at Disney: preparing his own replacement

Bob Iger faces daunting challenges in his return to lead the Walt Disney Co. What to do about ESPN? How to make Disney+ profitable? Preserving fan loyalty at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Navigating a possible recession.

Inverse · Nov 23, 2022

What Bob Iger’s return to Disney means for the future of Marvel and Star Wars on streaming

Bob Chapek is out, and Bob Iger is back as Disney CEO, but what does that mean for Marvel, Star Wars, and the future of Disney+?

Fortune · Nov 23, 2022

Disney CFO Christine McCarthy is at the center of Bob Iger's comeback plan

CFOs are increasingly involved in leading transformational initiatives, experts say.

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